Sr. Fragrance Development Manager - Hair Care

Mane

$155K — $170K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A. in a relevant field required
  • 8+ years of fragrance evaluation experience, ideally in hair care
  • Strong project and system management skills
  • Dynamic oral and written communication skills
  • Expert olfactive ability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools

Responsibilities

  • Select fragrances through collaboration with perfumery and evaluation teams
  • Manage project portfolio by setting objectives for fragrance characteristics and cost
  • Oversee final fragrance selections for consumer sensory testing
  • Develop commercially viable fragrances for assigned accounts
  • Support the evaluation department with account management
  • Stay updated on market trends and consumer preferences
  • Supervise junior team members and manage accounts in the absence of the CFD

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
  • Paid holidays and an annual year-end shutdown
  • Annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Focus on employee well-being and supportive culture
Full Job Description
We have an exciting role available for an experienced Senior Fragrance Development Manager to join our Beauty Care team focusing on Hair Care at our Creative Center in Parsippany, NJ! In this role, you will manage Evaluation projects, validate and evaluate fragrances in accordance with customer needs and requirements, playing the part of the "consumer" and brand expert in selecting fragrances for submission. Proactively identify white space within brand offering, and fragrance nuances that align with brand DNA. The Senior Creative Fragrance Manager level applies extensive expertise and represents the organization as an essential spokesperson on projects with clients of high importance and value. This level is driven by complexity and importance of assigned accounts and product categories.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Make fragrance selections through an exchange and collaboration between perfumery and evaluation, which include face-to-face smelling sessions, open dialogue and shared team decision-making.
  • Manage assigned project portfolio by identifying the objectives of each project: 1) fragrance characteristics, 2) timetable, 3) priority, 4) cost, 5) competitive price, and 6) individual customer or broad market potential
  • Responsible for final fragrance selection for all consumer insight sensory testing. May include global selection.
  • Select and develop commercially viable fragrances for assigned accounts
  • Act in a supporting capacity to the evaluation department for floating accounts
  • Maintain knowledge of assigned accounts including product lines, current fragrances, and submission requirements
  • Continuously enhance market knowledge and consumer understanding in given area(s) of specialization, staying current with new market products, consumer tastes and olfactive trends
  • May be responsible for managing and developing junior members of the team
  • Responsible for supervision of department in absence of CFD
  • Initiate, coordinate, and follow-up on stability
  • Interacts with:
    • All internal fragrance departments
    • Customers, Industry Contacts and Vendors
    • MANE Affiliates
  • Supervisory responsibilities:
    • Responsible for the assignment of accounts and supervision of evaluation department in the absence of the CFD
    • May supervise or mentor CFMs or Junior CFMs


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • B.S./B.A. required
  • 8+ years of fragrance evaluation experience- preferably in hair care


PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Strong project and system management skills
  • Dynamic oral and written communication skills
  • Expert Olfactive ability
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Ability to leverage digital communication and collaboration tools


MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shutdown, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $155,000 to $170,000. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, and applicable legal considerations. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is awarded based on both individual and company performance.

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